India
India's tropical beach state with Portuguese colonial heritage, laid-back hippie vibes, seafood shacks, and a unique fusion of Indian and European cultures.
#191 of 250
66% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 476
Based on NYC = 100 index
Goa is the 191. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 476 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is transportation, 97% below the median: taxi 1km $ 0.16. You also get off lightly on basic grocery basket, healthcare.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
25 prices on this page come from live scrapers (10 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Goa, India. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/goa. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 262.51 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 892.54 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 0.63 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 0.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart, WFP food prices |
| Oats (500g) | 1.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 0.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 0.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Lentils (1kg) | 1.09 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart, WFP food prices |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.43 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart, WFP food prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.53 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart, WFP food prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 10.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.31 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Vishal Mega Mart |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Vishal Mega Mart |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 8.39 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian national operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 37.01 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, Asia Entertainment Chains |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 6.30 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 0.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 36.65 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 41.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 16.08 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 15.54 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-05 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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